Legislators of the National Party of Honduras (the ruling party) have introduced a bill that endangers freedom of expression on the internet., and the final vote could happen at any moment. Tweet now to urge legislators to reject this bill and defend against online censorship.…
Our Villain Awards aim to shine light on the impact that the decisions of those in powerful positions can have on ordinary people, naming those who have had an especially harmful impact on human rights, and in particular on privacy and secure communications. …
19 July 2019
The Declaration spells out the most important recommendations for safeguarding free expression that stem from the continued joint work of the Rapporteurs for the past 20 years. Importantly, the Declaration looks into the new challenges related to the internet and dominant online platforms.…
12 July 2019
As the internet shutdown is lifted after more than a month of blackouts in Sudan, members of the #KeepItOn coalition call on mobile service provider MTN to provide transparency and pledge its support to maintain unfettered internet access going forward.…
9 July 2019
Dos proyectos de ley, uno en Perú y otro en El Salvador, y una ley en Honduras castigan severamente los delitos contra el honor (injurias, calumnias y difamaciones) en internet y particularmente en redes sociales.…
28 June 2019
Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world. By combining direct technical support, comprehensive policy engagement, global advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age.
